NHS encourages over 40s to get free blood pressure checks
To mark World Hypertension Day on 17 May 2024, Gloucestershire’s pharmacies are reminding people over 40 about the importance of having regular blood pressure checks. The theme of the awareness day is to "Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live...
Our General Practice Nurses: Nichola’s Story
This International Nurses Day, General Practice Nurse (GPN) and Nurse Partner Nichola Winstanley from Drybrook Surgery explains why she’s so passionate about being immersed in the community. Nichola has worked as a GPN since 2006, becoming a nurse partner in...
Our General Practice Nurses: Lisa’s Story
On International Nurses Day, Lisa Stoddart, Lead Practice Nurse at Aspen Medical Practice in Gloucester explains why being a General Practice Nurse (GPN) is a rewarding and dynamic career choice. With a total of 32 years of nursing experience, Lisa...
Spotlight on Gloucestershire’s Practice Nurses for International Nurses Day 2024
We are celebrating our talented and highly skilled General Practice Nurses (GPN) in Gloucestershire this International Nurses Day. International Nurses Day is celebrated on May 12 every year to coincide with the birthday of nursing pioneer Florence Nightingale, so it...
NHS Gloucestershire is encouraging people in the county to start having conversations about their future plans during Dying Matters Week
We know it can be hard to chat to loved ones about death and preparing for the end of someone’s life. It is a conversation which is so easy to put off for another day, but communicating your wishes early...
Spring COVID vaccinations in Gloucestershire
The NHS is offering a Spring COVID vaccination to those at highest risk of severe illness from COVID. This will help protect them if COVID-19 rates are high over the summer months and reduce their chances of needing hospital treatment...
Gloucestershire Primary Care Networks are Working to Improve Their Green Credentials
Primary Care Networks (PCNs) across Gloucestershire are working to reduce their environmental impact. PCNs are made up of groups of GP practices working in partnership with community, mental health, social care, pharmacy, hospital and voluntary services in their local area....
The NHS in Gloucestershire offers health and wellbeing guidance during Ramadan
The NHS in Gloucestershire is wishing everyone observing Ramadan a happy and healthy holy fasting month and offering some guidance for keeping well. Ramadan is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community. It started...